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Don't miss your FREE Magazine!
11-10-2016
If a free copy of the 2015 Concrete Pumper's Annual Magazine didn't appear on your doorstep last year it may be because we don't have your current/correct address. So that you don't miss out on the upcoming edition and future editions, please fill in the required fields.
Join the EquipConversation!
15-09-2016
When it comes to safety, Equipcon is always looking for ways to reduce potential hazards to customers and operators. They aim to guarantee the safety of all machinery operators, without reducing machinery practicality.
Toolbox Talks at the 2016 Expo
29-06-2016
At the 2016 Concrete Pumper's Expo, Neville Barnes will be giving a 'Toolbox Talk.' Some of the topics Nev will be discussing are shown in the article. Further details of Toolbox Talks will be published soon.
NHVR - Heavy Vehicle Charge Changes
19-06-2016
Some heavy vehicle operators will start to receive 2016-17 registration renewal notices which show changes to national heavy vehicle charges.
Sponsor The Pump Line
26-05-2016
In 2016 the CPAA is opening its doors for members to ‘sponsor’ The Pump Line… Our newsletter has coverage of over 95% of the concrete pumping industry in Australia with open and read though rates that are quadruple the current industry average.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
06-05-2016
All State Heavy Vehicle Laws are now under one roof thanks to The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The NHVR looks after a single rule-book for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass, making it easier for concrete pumps and special-purpose vehicles to operate under a new National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice.
Panorama Tower - Longest concrete pour in America
09-03-2016
The 252 metre tower is set to be the tallest skyscarper on the East Coast of USA located outside NYC. The project is due for completion in 2017. The buildings foundation was completed with a huge concrete pumping operation which lasted 23 hours, utilised more than 170 trucks and used more than 11,200 cubic metres of ready-mix concrete.
The Good and the Uninsured!
26-02-2016
In this article we feature one of our newest 'Service Provider Members', Insuregroup. This case study hightlights risks associated with concrete pumping equipment and the need to ensure that your business investment is protected. At Insuregroup, understanding your business and focusing on providing you with specialist plant and equipment insurance is their business.
Competitive New AJG Greenslip Offer
07-12-2015
AJG Insurance has some competitive new Greenslip Rates on offer for Concrete Pump Trucks.
VicRoads Online Access Portal
23-07-2015
VicRoads launched a new online method on Monday 20 July 2015, for submitting permit applications for Class 1 oversize and/ or Over Mass Heavy Vehicles (OMHV), Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) and agricultural vehicles for travel within Victoria.